Unmatched Manufacturing Results through Precision Engineering

Experience the power of PrintForm's CNC machining services, where precision meets versatility. Our advanced manufacturing processes and skilled engineering team offer an extensive array of finish and secondary processing options. With a commitment to exceeding your expectations, we prioritize your unique requirements over any specific technology or machine. Whether it's high-quality plastic or metal components, our CNC machining capabilities deliver unmatched dimensional accuracy, critical surface finishes, and material-specific properties. Trust PrintForm to provide precision engineering solutions that empower your success in today's competitive landscape.

• CNC Materials

  1. Stainless steel: A strong and corrosion-resistant material commonly used for CNC machining parts like precision components, medical instruments, and automotive components.
  2. Ren: A durable thermoplastic material suitable for CNC machining complex parts like gears, bearings, and bushings, known for its excellent dimensional stability and low friction properties.
  3. POM (Acetol): A versatile engineering plastic widely used for CNC machining components such as precision gears, rollers, and valve bodies due to its low friction, high strength, and dimensional stability.
  4. Polycarbonate: An impact-resistant and transparent material often CNC machined into parts like safety goggles, electronic enclosures, and automotive lighting covers due to its excellent strength and optical clarity.
  5. PMMA (Acrylic): A lightweight and transparent material commonly CNC machined into parts like display panels, signage, and lenses due to its optical clarity, UV resistance, and ease of machining.
  6. Nylon: A strong and flexible material used for CNC machining parts like gears, pulleys, and bearings due to its high wear resistance, low friction, and excellent mechanical properties.
  7. Aluminum: A lightweight and versatile material widely used for CNC machining parts such as housings, brackets, and heat sinks due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent thermal conductivity, and corrosion resistance.
  8. ABS: A durable and impact-resistant thermoplastic commonly CNC machined into parts like prototypes, enclosures, and consumer goods due to its good mechanical properties, ease of machining, and wide range of available colors.
  9. Brass: A metal alloy known for its excellent machinability and corrosion resistance, often CNC machined into parts like fittings, valves, and decorative components due to its aesthetic appeal and durability.
  10. Copper: A highly conductive and malleable material often CNC machined into electrical connectors, heat sinks, and RF shields due to its excellent electrical and thermal properties.
  11. Mild steel: A low-carbon steel commonly CNC machined into parts like brackets, shafts, and structural components due to its strength, machinability, and cost-effectiveness.
  12. Magnesium: A lightweight metal used for CNC machining parts like aerospace components, electronic housings, and automotive parts due to its high strength-to-weight ratio, excellent machinability, and good thermal conductivity.
  13. Foam: A lightweight and versatile material used for CNC machining applications like packaging inserts, architectural models, and signage due to its ease of machining, low density, and impact-absorbing properties.
  14. Delrin: A high-performance engineering plastic known for its excellent dimensional stability, low friction, and high wear resistance, often CNC machined into parts like bushings, gears, and bearings.

• CNC Finishes

  1. Anodizing: An electrochemical process that enhances the surface of metal parts with a protective oxide layer, offering increased corrosion resistance and improved aesthetics. It is preferred for aluminum parts that require durability, color options, and resistance to wear and weathering.
  2. Painting: The application of a protective coating on CNC machined parts to provide aesthetic appeal, color customization, and added protection against corrosion. It is preferred when parts require specific colors, branding, or a decorative finish.
  3. Pad Printing: A printing technique where ink is transferred from a silicone pad onto CNC machined parts, allowing for detailed and precise graphics, text, or logos to be applied. It is preferred when parts require intricate designs, branding, or labeling.
  4. Sanding and Polishing: The process of smoothing the surface of CNC machined parts through abrasion to achieve a desired finish. It is preferred when parts require a smooth, glossy, or reflective surface for aesthetics, improved functionality, or ease of cleaning.
  5. Vapor Polishing: A process that involves exposing CNC machined parts to vaporized solvents, resulting in the surface being melted and re-solidified, producing a high-gloss finish. It is preferred for transparent or clear parts, such as acrylic or polycarbonate, when a glossy and optically clear finish is desired.
  6. Blasting: The use of abrasive materials, such as sand or glass beads, to remove surface imperfections, burrs, or scale from CNC machined parts, resulting in a uniform texture or a matte finish. It is preferred when parts require a textured appearance, improved adhesion for coatings, or to remove sharp edges or burrs.

• CNC Parts

  1. Aerospace and Defense:
     1. Aircraft components: Wings, fuselage, landing gear.
     2. Engine parts: Turbine blades, combustion chambers, fuel nozzles.
     3. Aerospace fasteners: Turbine blades, combustion chambers, fuel nozzles.
     4. Missile components: Turbine blades, combustion chambers, fuel nozzles.
     5. Defense system parts: Turbine blades, combustion chambers, fuel nozzles.
  2. Automotive:
     1. Engine components: Cylinder heads, pistons, crankshafts.
     2. Transmission parts: Gears, shafts, synchronizers.
     3. Brackets and mounts: Engine mounts, suspension brackets.
     4. Interior trim parts: Dashboard components, door panels.
     5. Automotive lighting housings: Headlight assemblies, taillight covers.
  3. Consumer Products:
     1. Electronic enclosures: Housing for electronic devices, control panels.
     2. Appliance components: Handles, knobs, control buttons.
     3. Custom knobs and handles: Decorative or functional knobs and handles.
     4. Decorative accessories: Ornaments, figurines, jewelry components.
     5. Personal care product components: Cosmetic containers, toothbrush handles.
  4. Energy:
     1. Turbine parts: Blades, vanes, rotor discs.
     2. Pump and valve components: Impellers, valve bodies, seals.
     3. Heat exchanger parts: Tubes, fins, headers.
     4. Solar panel components: Mounting brackets, frames, junction boxes.
     5. Electrical connectors: Cable connectors, terminal blocks, sockets.
  5. Medical:
     1. Surgical instruments: Forceps, scalpels, retractors.
     2. Implantable device components: Joint implants, pacemaker components.
     3. Prosthetic parts: Limb sockets, joint components.
     4. Medical equipment housings: Casing for diagnostic equipment, monitors.
     5. Dental appliance components: Denture frames, orthodontic brackets.
  6. Oil and Gas:
     1. Drilling tool components: Drill bits, drill collars, stabilizers.
     2. Valve bodies and seats: Gate valves, ball valves, control valves.
     3. Pump parts: Impellers, casings, seals.
     4. Subsea connectors: Couplings, connectors, riser systems.
     5. Pipeline fittings and flanges: Flange connections, pipe connectors, pipeline supports.

Our Commitment to Customer Success

• Dedicated project managers and expert manufacturing support team to guide you through the prototype to production life cycle
• Experienced team members prioritizing the needs of the customer
• Consistently competitive prices and fast lead times
• Comprehensive process and material capabilities
• High standards for quality and meticulous attention to detail

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